Introduced
by
To revise the definition of “telemedicine” in the law that governs Blue Cross Blue Shield, by replacing a requirement that a patient be able to interact with the off-site health care professional at the time the services are provided with a provision allowing “store and forward” online messaging (see House Bill 5415).
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)
To revise the definition of “telemedicine” in the law that governs Blue Cross Blue Shield, by replacing a requirement that a patient be able to interact with the off-site health care professional at the time the services are provided, with a provision requiring that the health care professional "must be able to examine the patient via a HIPAA-compliant, secure interactive audio or video, or both, telecommunications system, or through the use of store and forward online messaging".
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To revise the definition of “telemedicine” in the law that governs Blue Cross Blue Shield, by replacing a requirement that a patient be able to interact with the off-site health care professional at the time the services are provided, with a provision requiring that the health care professional "must be able to examine the patient via a HIPAA-compliant, secure interactive audio or video, or both, telecommunications system, or through the use of store and forward online messaging".
